Who We Are
Our founder, Fred Bock
Revered as one of the most recognized and respected leaders in the church music world, Fred Bock founded Gentry Publications and Fred Bock Music Company in 1970.
FBPG has expanded to provide you with an eclectic blend of choral music from our cumulative publishing companies.
Meet the People of FBPG
Lois Bock
Chairman of the Board, Fred Bock Publishing Group
Since a young age, faith has been the center of Lois’ spiritual and social life. She is an active member of the church and finds joy in playing piano and reading. Lois attended Riverside Junior College and later transferred to California State College, Los Angeles. In between her studies, she worked part-time at the Los Angeles Youth for Christ, where she met Fred Bock. They married in 1964 and were later accompanied by their children, Stephen, Jonathan, and Sandy. In her leisure, Lois dedicated her time to the Volunteer League and the Natural History Museum, Los Angeles, which she considers a “rewarding and enjoyable experience.” In addition to her volunteer work, Lois wrote two books with Miji Working; “Happiness is a Family Time Together” and “Happiness is a Family Walk with God.” Today, Lois is blessed with five grandchildren and deeply treasures being a grandmother.
Stephen Bock
President, Fred Bock Publishing Group
After graduating from Occidental College, Stephen Bock spent fifteen years in the television and film business, working as a writer, producer, and editor on many award winning documentaries and network specials. Following the untimely death of his father, Fred Bock, Stephen returned to the family business in 1999 and has been there ever since. He says his tenure in the music publishing business has been a “thrilling ride, and I’m glad to be working with such universally talented and nice people.” He served as the President of the Church Music Publishers Association from 2009-2010 and has been the Vice-Chairman of the Church Music Publishers Action Fund since 2015. Mr. Bock resides in Los Angeles with his wife Lisa, daughter Kaylee, son Alexander, and two annoying dogs that deserve no other attribution based on their behavior this morning.
Fred Bock Publishing Group is proud to work with an amazing array of individuals.
Josiah Gamez
Tech Team Supervisor
Josiah is a supervisor in the IT department at Fred Bock Publishing Group. Josiah oversees several aspects of website development and has a special fondness for database development. While he may work in IT, he has a deep love for music and was involved in many bands and orchestras during his academic career, such as Marching Band and Jazz Band. Josiah is able to play a wide variety of instruments, including the upright and electric bass, trombone, and tuba. In 2018 and 2020, Josiah had the honor of performing in the Pasadena Rose Parade in the Tournament of Roses Honor Band. Currently, Josiah is pursuing a degree in Electromechanical Systems Engineering Technology (EMSET) at California State Polytechnic, Pomona.
Dionne Guardado
Office Manager
Dionne was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, and later moved to the States at the age of two; Queens, first to New York, and then to her current residency in Los Angeles, California. Prior to her position at FBPG, Dionne worked as a Private Caregiver, Caseworker for Glendale Communitas Initiative, and as a Bookkeeper at the Glendale Presbyterian Church. Her responsibilities as a Bookkeeper transferred over along with her when she joined FBPG, with the additional role of Office Management. During her free time, Dionne enjoys watching movies, making fun of contestants on The Bachelor with her son, Isaiah, and partaking in cuisine from different cultures; her favorite being the Caribbean soup, callaloo.
Alicia Steinhaus
Director of Rentals
Alicia is a dedicated cellist and conductor with 20+ years as Artistic Director and Conductor of the Lake Avenue Community Orchestra. She holds a degree in Music Education from Bethel University in St. Paul, MN. Prior to FBPG, Alicia worked in Corporate IT at Disney where she resolved computer and application issues for the executive offices at the studio and later moved to application development and web design for Gelson’s Markets. She says her very first cello solo book was “Sacred Songs Arranged for Piano and Bass Clef Instruments,” by Fred Bock and considers it a “Godwink” she now works for the company that bears his name in an industry she is truly passionate about. When Alicia is not working, you can find her creating graphic designs, arranging music, developing new recipes in the kitchen, or totally enjoying her expanding group of grandkids.
Paxton O’Bryan
Tech Team, System Administrator
Paxton is our diligent technologist, specializing in Server Management. His responsibilities include maintaining the FBPG internal server and Database Development. Paxton is a senior at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA; majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Music, with a concentration in Trombone Performance. Paxton has a keen sense of adventure, participating in annual road trips and camping excursions along the California Coast with his family. When he’s not at school, he enjoys sampling food from various niche fast food chains, browsing the Frank & Sons Collectible Show and visiting home – which he uses as an opportunity to do laundry and enjoy home cooked meals.
James Green
Managing Editor
Before joining FBPG, James worked as the in-house Editor for Hinshaw Music and Walton Music. As a dedicated composer and arranger, James has written pieces for concert bands, dance troupes, saxophone and Native American Flute. He takes great pride in connecting with the Cherokee Nation (Tahlequah, OK) and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (Cherokee, NC). James has put forth substantial efforts to keep the Cherokee language alive through choral music, arranging Cherokee music using the Western / Overhill Cherokee dialect and the Eastern / Kituwah dialect. In his free time, James enjoys making Native American flutes and composing songs for the instrument, and cherishes the relationships that he has built with composers over the years.
Miles O’Bryan
Archive Assistant
Miles is a dedicated musician with a passion for sports. Equipped with strong organizational skills, his duties at FBPG encompass managing and archiving corporate documents. He is experienced with the french horn and trombone, and frequently performs with the Symphonic and Jazz bands at Glendale High School (GHS). Miles’ love for music directly correlates with his love for classic 80’s Hip-Hop artists, such as the Beastie Boys. As an athlete, Miles actively plays Lacrosse for GHS, the independent club Mad Lads, and coaches for Tribe Lacrosse. When he’s not performing or playing on the field, you can find Miles going for drives in the family’s 1973 Volkswagen Thing, or spending time with their dog Caoimhe (pronounced “Key-vah”).
Allan Robert Petker
Vice President of Publications
Allan serves as the Vice President of Publications for Fred Bock Publishing Group, including its subsidiaries, Fred Bock Music Company, Gentry Publications, National Music Publishers, H.T. FitzSimons Company and Hinshaw Music. He received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from California State University Northridge in music, with concentrations in viola (BA), voice and choral conducting (MA). With more than 250 published works, Allan is recognized as a noted composer, arranger and conductor. He has led concert tours throughout Europe, the Baltic and South America, and has guest conducted choirs in England, Korea and France. Additionally, Allan serves as the President of Pavane Publishing, which he founded in 1989.
Stephen O’Bryan
Vice President of Information Technology
Stephen is a graduate of Anderson University and an avid technologist with a strong background in Internet Development, focusing on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing. As the Vice President of Information Technology at FBPG, Stephen focuses on System Analysis and Software System Design in order to align with growth. Stephen leads his technology team by creating strategic software specifications and developing the infrastructure to meet the needs of the 10 publishing imprints that comprise Fred Bock Publishing Group. Stephen and his core team come from Blue Pen Strategy Group (formerly Smack Smog), where they provided digital strategies for healthcare, entertainment, and educational institutions. Stephen is involved in the local community and sits on the board of directors for several community nonprofits. When he’s not playing Xbox or camping at the beach, you can often find him with a camera in his hand, wandering the streets of Los Angeles.
Kevin Rodriguez
Copyright Coordinator
Kevin was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. He currently serves on staff as the Copyright Coordinator at the Fred Bock Publishing Group. Kevin studied at Azusa Pacific University pursuing a degree in Commercial Music Business. On his days off, he enjoys spending his time hiking, going to the gym, and being at Disneyland. Being from the LA area, Kevin is a die hard Lakers fan and spends as much time as he can listening to sports podcasts and watching the games. He is also passionate about film and enjoys going to the movie theaters, as well as streaming shows. Some of his favorite shows are Arrested Development, The Office and Succession.
Patti Ring
Digital Designer
Patti is a Los Angeles based graphic and web designer. Originating from the East Coast, she attended the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design. She works alongside her partner, Steve O’Bryan, at Blue Pen Strategy Group (formerly SmackSmog), an independent company that specializes in web design, strategy, and content marketing. When she’s not designing websites, Patti enjoys tending to her vegetable garden, going for hikes and relishing the outdoors. She’s a firm believer that it’s better to be nice than right, an “oops” is better than a “what if” and simple is best. “In design. In life. In Everything.”
